Rental assistance

TURN no longer provides emergency rental assistance to the general public. However, there are programs which continue to do so. They can be reached by visiting the

Office of Supportive Housing (215-685-9087) at

5252 North 13th Street.

Philadelphia PA

FEMAThe Federal Emergency Mortgage Assistance Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) provides low-income Philadelphia residents with rent for one month’s back rent or the first month’s rent for a new residence, and cash assistance for the highest utility bill in any month. Applicants must not have income which exceeds the current Federal Poverty Guidelines THIS PROGRAM RUNS OUT OF FUNDS OFTEN SO PLEASE CALL FIRST.

EMERGENCY SHELTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Emergency Shelter Assistance Program provides emergency housing assistance to very low-income Philadelphia residents. The assistance includes help with back rent and security deposits.

OTHER AGENCIES which may be able to help with rental assistance include: